T-Too fast!!!
Before being knocked out by the Poké Ball, the Ariados leader watched her own figure flying backward under the reflection of the bone staff, only such a thought emerging in her mind out of nowhere.
Clearly a Riolu who was like a battle novice at the beginning, after having that farm owner, not only evolved into a more powerful Lucario form on the spot, but even this series of offensives completely lost the previous greenness...
Can a Trainer make her become so strong too?
Under the dazzling sunlight, Ariados looked at that black-haired youth not far away, such a question rising in her heart, along with an accelerating heartbeat and an unprecedented throbbing for no reason.
On the side, just after capturing the unconscious Ariados leader and all the Spinarak swarm on the ground, Hakuya suddenly felt his shoulder become heavy.
Lucario staggered tremblingly for several steps, then pressed on him smoothly.
It seemed the injuries accumulated from the battle finally flared up.
"Let's go; we'll go back first~"
Seeing this scene, Hakuya couldn't help shaking his head with a smile, turning to greet Gardevoir to use psychic powers to carry this unconscious blue-furred big dog back.
"Gar~"
Inside the farm villa.
"Luca~"
Lucario opened her eyes slowly.
Unfamiliar ceiling, soft large bed. Sniffing lightly, she could vaguely smell a familiar and intimate scent from here, the thought of wanting to sleep peacefully here all afternoon rising in her heart.
Just as she looked around with confusion, the black-haired youth who fought alongside her earlier pushed the door open gently, walking in with a bowl of freshly brewed Revival Herb water.
"Awake? Then taste this first..."
Hakuya looked at Lucario's weak appearance, speaking with concern.
Due to the excessive use of Aura power earlier, this blue-furred big dog Pokémon now struggled even to get up, urgently needing to take medicine capable of restoring stamina to recuperate for a period.
"Luca~"
As soon as the medicinal soup was brought to her, the keen-nosed Lucario smelled a pungent odor, frowning subconsciously.
So bitter!
"But good medicine tastes bitter~"
Before Lucario could react further, Hakuya seemed to guess her thoughts, laughing softly: "I brewed this bowl for a full hour; really not going to try it?"
"Luca~" Hearing this, Lucario had to pinch her nose, sipping the medicinal soup into her mouth bit by bit.
After all, this was medicine brewed by the Trainer with great effort; how could she waste it easily?
Only as soon as it entered her mouth, her originally misty eyes completely teared up—unlike the initial emotion, later it was purely because the taste was really too bitter...
Just as this blue-furred big dog Pokémon narrowed her eyes and finally finished drinking this bowl of Revival Herb, zzi-zzi sounds of spider silk sticking to the wall came from the windowsill beside her.
"Ari-hiss~"
Seeing Lucario suddenly sit up, looking at them vigilantly, the leading small Spinarak retreated several steps on the spider silk.
And the Ariados leader who arrived later remained cold and silent as when they first met, just lightly throwing a small object hung by spider silk into the room.
"Luca~"
Looking at a sparkling object landing in her hand, Lucario looked surprised.
"This is... a Razor Fang?" Hakuya looked at the tooth-like object, nodding thoughtfully.
[Razor Fang (Purple): After holding this item, using any attack move has a chance to make the opponent flinch, and can enable certain Pokémon to evolve.]
It seemed this Ariados leader, who looked unapproachable, wasn't as gloomy and vicious as her appearance suggested. Instead, like a tsundere, although turning her head away pretending not to care much, she sent over her treasured item in a blink of an eye.
After understanding her meaning, Lucario didn't continue to keep a cold face, shaking her head magnanimously.
Social interaction between Pokémon wasn't as complicated as imagined. Although they were enemies not long ago, now that they were all captured by the farm owner and became partners living together day and night in the future, the unpleasant things could be turned over in passing...
On the side, looking at Lucario and the Spinarak swarm shaking hands and making peace, Hakuya and Miss Gardevoir couldn't help smiling at each other.
"Seems like no discord, no concord~"
"Gar~"
As the Ariados leader and Spinarak disappeared from the windowsill as quickly as they came, the effect of the Revival Herb finally began to show.
Lucario jumped off the bed, exercised her muscles and bones, and surprisingly found her body had no problems at all.
"Stand still first; don't move around..."
At this moment, Hakuya took a brand-new red string from somewhere. Twisting his fingers, he skillfully strung the Razor Fang, and a small necklace was successfully completed.
"Luca~"
Lucario watched obediently as the Trainer hung the Razor Fang necklace around her neck.
Size and style fit perfectly.
She did like this symbol of turning enemies into friends very much.
"Minc~"
Minccino, cleaning the room cabinet with her fluffy big tail, glanced over inadvertently, her beautiful eyes suddenly flashing with envy.
For this cleanliness-loving little Minccino, this string of shiny Razor Fang necklace, originally maintained extremely well by the Ariados leader, undoubtedly almost grew on her heart—
"Alright, Lucario, are you interested in joining our farm?"
Looking at this revitalized blue-furred big dog Pokémon before him, Hakuya revealed a gratifying smile, then actively invited her.
"Bi~" "Alcremie~" Celebi and Alcremie in the room also cast hopeful gazes.
Hearing this invitation, Lucario, who had long held strong goodwill towards the farm owner, nodded desperately.
Not only the assistance at the critical moment earlier but also the tacit understanding of connected hearts brought by Aura compatibility... Moreover, she came here initially wanting to become Hakuya's partner!
[Farm Upgrade Mission 89 Complete: Protect the orchard and fight alongside the Aura Pokémon.]
[Mission Reward: Razor Claw (Rainbow), Hopo Berry Saplings x150, Razz Berry Saplings x150]
Approaching evening, Hakuya and the joyful little Sneasel stored the freshly pulled Snow Radishes together in the underground cold storage room.
These days, besides the fully matured crops on the farm, his harvest could be considered quite fruitful.
First, he accidentally captured a delicate, cute Minccino.
Under the hard work of that white-haired Minccino girl who loved cleanliness and couldn't stand a speck of dust, the farm villa could be said to be cleaned no less than ten times a day, truly spotless...
Then came the joining of Lucario, whose Aura fit incredibly well with his own. The farm guard team added another powerful member.
Maybe when going to Cameran Palace in the future, Hakuya could also mix in as an Aura Guardian with Lucario.
Of course, the most important thing was gaining a batch of Spinarak capable of spinning high-quality spider silk.
Whether sold directly or processed deeply in the factory later, both were excellent choices.
Just thinking of arranging a livable residence for them tomorrow, Hakuya pushed the door open and saw the Ariados leader waiting on the room bed for a long time.
This spider black silk mature sister had eyes full of autumn waves, completely without that appearance of pretending to be arrogant and cold in front of other Pokémon girls.
"Ma-Master, I... I want to become stronger!"
???
Looking at the charming pretty face almost sticking to his face, Hakuya froze.
Is the "becoming stronger" you mentioned serious?